About IAPD

The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD),
established in 1956, brings together distributors, fabricators,
manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, recyclers and service
providers in an environment which encourages a free flow of ideas and
information that help members build their businesses. Every program and
service we provide is designed with the simple goal of helping our
members increase profitability.

Membership in IAPD is an affordable business investment. IAPD
provides training, connections with customers and suppliers and
information about developments that impact the industry. What makes IAPD
unique is a commitment to educating customers and other key end users
about plastics. In other words, IAPD works with members to build the
demand for plastics. Central to this effort is the reinforcement of the
value of distribution.

About Industrial Plastics

Ability to withstand chemicals and corrosion, or be fully biodegradable.

Low weight-to-strength ratio saves you money on transportation and fuel.

Low coefficient of friction means less lubrication and less wear on other parts.

Long life and repairability means fewer replacements and less downtime.

Look through our site to find out more about plastics properties,
applications, benefits and trade names. Browse our membership directory
to locate top manufacturers and distributors
of plastic stock shapes, see-throughs and pipe, valves and fittings.

The Distribution Channel Value

IAPD Distributor members serve many varied functions, including:

Acting as selling agents
for suppliers and buying agents for customers in geographically defined
markets.

Physically distributing products.

Adding value through product customization because they physically possess products.

Acting as banks, playing a role in financing the growing economy.

Providing post-sale service and support.

Being experts in the materials, thereby serving as a valuable knowledge base to their customers.

IAPD’s Five Strategic Priorities

1. Promote distribution as the way to market, engage distribution to become a unified force in the global marketplace and promote best practices – which may ultimately lead to accreditation of best practices​

2. Expand the awareness, consideration, acceptance and the use of plastics in the Top 26 Markets​